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JOHN SABENG POKU

JOHN SABENG POKU

Kumasi,GHANA

Summary

Driven and strategic, equipped with leadership and business development skills, alongside exceptional communication and negotiation abilities. Proven record in fostering collaborative environments and aligning team efforts with overarching business goals. Poised to make a significant impact in any management role.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Managing Partner (Finance & Operations)

Willbeck Consult
Kumasi, Ghana
2020.10 - Current
  • Oversaw financial planning and operational strategies to enhance organizational efficiency.
  • Developed and implemented policies that streamlined processes across multiple departments.
  • Managed budgeting and forecasting activities to align resources with strategic objectives.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive performance improvements and operational excellence.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements while optimizing financial operations.
  • Formulated effective business plans to drive profitability.

Branch Head of Operations

First Atlantic Bank
Suame/Kumasi, Ghana
2014.10 - 2020.10
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with organisational policies and procedures.
  • Coordinated staff schedules and resource allocation to optimise workflow efficiency.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced overall operational effectiveness.
  • Implemented training programmes for new employees to improve onboarding efficiency.
  • Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity, performance or profitability.

Branch operations manager

United Bank for Africa GH Ltd
Knust/Kumasi, Ghana
2012.07 - 2014.10
  • Comprehensive Branch oversight
  • Branch cash and cost management
  • Daily, weekly and monthly report submission

(Branch security, ATM balancing, General Ledger)

Funds Transfer & Clearing Officer

United Bank for Africa GH Ltd
Tanoso/Kumasi, Ghana
2009.10 - 2013.06
  • Processing of clearing cheques
  • Processing of salaries
  • Handling of bank and customer induced instructions
  • Booking of fixed deposits
  • Preparing of payment orders and banker cheques

National service person & Contract Staff

Merchant Bank GH Ltd
Kumasi, Ghana
2006.10 - 2009.09
  • Cashiering
  • Processing and payment of Inward Remittance
  • Cross-selling of bank products.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Finance

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi, Ghana
2010.09 - 2012.06

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Philosophy

University of Ghana, Legon
Accra, Ghana
2002.09 - 2006.05

GCSEs - Mathematics, Economics and Geography

Opoku Ware School
Kumasi, Ghana
1998.08 - 2000.06

Skills

  • Business ethics upholding
  • Strategic leadership
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
    Presentation and document creation
    Spreadsheet management
    Email communication skills
  • Networking fundamentals and troubleshooting techniques

Timeline

Managing Partner (Finance & Operations)

Willbeck Consult
2020.10 - Current

Branch Head of Operations

First Atlantic Bank
2014.10 - 2020.10

Branch operations manager

United Bank for Africa GH Ltd
2012.07 - 2014.10

Master of Business Administration - Finance

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
2010.09 - 2012.06

Funds Transfer & Clearing Officer

United Bank for Africa GH Ltd
2009.10 - 2013.06

National service person & Contract Staff

Merchant Bank GH Ltd
2006.10 - 2009.09

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Philosophy

University of Ghana, Legon
2002.09 - 2006.05

GCSEs - Mathematics, Economics and Geography

Opoku Ware School
1998.08 - 2000.06
JOHN SABENG POKU